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CASHA Program Meeting

Date: Tuesday September 15, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Title: Connecting, Communicating, and Caring: Dementia Support Strategies
Presented By: Kathryn K. Hawver, M.A., CCC-SLP
Where: IN PERSON @ St. Joseph’s Hall, Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany

**Attendees will attend program meeting in its entirety, including required sign in, in the Zoom chat box, at the beginning of the presentation. Attendees will be asked to respond to presenter questions in the chat box (as indicated) and/or participate in posted polls (as indicated). Attendees will be required to complete the program evaluation, including but not limited to self-assessment, at the end of the course as well as ASHA bubble sheet (as appropriate for individuals seeking ASHA credit), using the posted google form links in the chat box at the end of the program meeting.

This course is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)

Learning Outcomes – Attendees will be able to:
● Explain the role of an SLP providing services for PLWD.
● Describe person centered communication approaches for PLWD.
● Identify effective resources for enhancing meaningful engagement for PLWD used by the Teresian House.

Time Ordered Agenda:
6:00-6:15pm: Welcome and Introduction
6:15-6:30pm: Role of the SLP – Traditional vs. Person-Center, Evidence Based Interventions
6:30-6:45pm: Person Centered Models
6:45-7:00pm: Teresian House Resources: Environmental Changes, Programs, Materials
7:00-7:30pm: Dementia Live Simulation Experience
7:30-7:45pm: Tour of Memory Care Unit
7:45-8:00pm: Q&A, Materials Display

Disclosures:
Financial Relationships:
-Kathryn “Kelli” is the Director of Activities at Teresian House
-Kathryn “Kelli” received free CASHA membership for 2026 for being a guest speaker for CASHA

Non-financial Relationships:
-none